Obituaries

Dr. Joseph M. Downes, Jr.

March 17, 2024

LOWELL – Dr. Joseph M. Downes, Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of Lowell, died on St. Patrick’s Day morning at the Northwood Rehabilitation Center in Lowell. He was born in Lowell on February 3, 1939, and was the son of former Lowell Mayor the late Joseph M. Downes, Sr. and…

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Josette S. Lafond

Mrach 19, 2024

DRACUT – Josette S. (Beaulieu) Lafond, age 87, a longtime resident of Dracut died Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital following a long illness.  She was the beloved wife of the late Roger E. Lafond, whom she was married to for 60 years prior to his death in…

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Margaret E. “Peggy” (Boyle) Perrin

March 18, 2024

TEWKSBURY – Margaret E. “Peggy” (Boyle) Perrin, a long-time resident of Tewksbury, formerly of Lowell and beloved wife of the late Maurice L. “Moe” Perrin, died surrounded by family on Monday, March 18, 2024. She was 86 years old. Born in Lowell on June 1, 1937, she was the daughter…

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Brother Augustin “Gus” E. Côté

Missionary Oblate Brother for 68 years Brother Augustin (Gus) E. Côté, OMI, 94, died in Lawrence, MA, on March 15, 2024.  Brother Gus was born in 1930 to the late Joseph and Blanche (Lavoie) Côté in Lowell, MA. He spent his formative years as a member of Saint Jean Baptiste…

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Raymond G. Goulet

March 15, 2024

LOWELL – Raymond G. Goulet, 88, died peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Lise G. (Berard) Goulet, with whom he would of shared 65 years of marriage with in September. He was born in Saint-Prosper, Quebec, Canada on…

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James P. Pelham

March 9, 2024

DRACUT – James P. Pelham, age 17, a resident of Dracut died unexpectedly Saturday, March 9th 2024 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following a brief illness.  He was the loving son of Jamie and Sheryl (Capsalis) Pelham, the loving brother of Isabella “Bella” and Madeline “Maddie” and the loving grandson of…

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Donald J. Berard

March 12, 2024

SALEM, NH – Donald J. Berard, age 78, a longtime resident of Salem, NH died unexpectedly March 12, 2024 at his home.  He was the beloved husband of the late Louise M. (Cassista) Berard, father, pepere and great pepere. He was born in Lowell on May 10, 1945, and was…

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Sheila Vitali

March 11, 2024

Sheila J. (Curran) Vitali, age 59, beloved wife of Edward S. Vitali died Monday at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading with her family by her side after a long battle with Lung Cancer. She was born in Melrose, May 25, 1964 a daughter of the late John A. and…

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Ruth M. Barsamian

March 7, 2024

LOWELL – Ruth M. (Gingras) Barsamian, age 100, a lifelong resident of Lowell died Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness.  She was the beloved wife of the late Souran J. Barsamian, who died in 2020. She was born in Lowell on December 19, 1923,…

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Carolyn J. Cormier

March 2, 2024

DRACUT – Carolyn J. (Walters) Cormier, age 87, resident of Dracut, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Tufts Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Cormier, Sr. She was born in Lowell on August 3, 1936, and was the…

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Margaret L. “Peggy” Rose

February 28, 2024

DERRY, NH – Margaret L. “Peggy” (Callahan) Rose, age 79, a resident of Derry, NH and former resident of Naples, ME and Dracut died Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Rose, who died in 2021. She was born in Lowell…

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Rosemarie F. Boutilier

February 16, 2024

DRACUT – Rosemarie F. (Barrett) Boutilier, age 91, resident of Dracut, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert H. Boutilier, Sr., until his passing in 2010. She was born in Lowell on January 31, 1933 and was…

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